Went to it today, and managed to spend 6 hours going round all the stalls, so my legs ache a bit! Anyone else been yet? Must say I was quite impressed with the layouts on show, as usual, though the show had one of the rear halls, so it took a bit of walking from the main entrance. There was of course a sizeable trade presence too. Mind you my wallets also hurting a tad as well. Bought a Bachmann 37, a couple of wagons and a Hornby Black 5. Speaking of the 5, after I took it out the box when I got home, it seems to be remarkably light (compared to Bachmann locos at least), anyone else noticed this? I'll give it a good run in tomorrow, though I suspect I may have to add a bit of weight to it, but I'll see how it goes. I also had my first chance to inspect the Hornby Live Steam A4, and I must say I was very impressed, it seems to have a good turn of speed and haulage capability, sounds, and indeed smells right, it just misses the sulphur smell from the coal! Though it seems to take a lot of practice, control wise, I had a go and it was a right b*gg*r, at least at first attempt. But the Hornby staff managed it ok, so I suppose its just a question of practice, even compelled me to buy one, but not yet......
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